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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has asked Norman to help his brother-in-law?
(a) His mother-in-law
(b) His wife
(c) His father
(d) His mother

2. Who never speaks of the tragedy?
(a) Jessie
(b) Neal's mother
(c) Mrs. Maclean
(d) Neal

3. What does Paul put in the river?
(a) trash
(b) his boots
(c) beer
(d) soft drinks

4. Instead of returning to the cabin, where do Norman and Paul spend the night?
(a) At their parents' home
(b) At a roadside park
(c) At a Holiday Inn
(d) At a bed and breakfast

5. Who is clearly Mrs. Maclean's favorite person?
(a) Mr. Maclean
(b) Norman
(c) Paul
(d) Neal

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Norman's brother-in-law's major problem?

2. Norman and Paul's father is as passionate about _____________________ as he is about religion.

3. How do Norman and Mr. Maclean react after the tragedy?

4. Why is Jessie angry at Norman?

5. What happens to humiliate Paul?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Norman and Paul receive in the form of sermons from their father?

2. What do Norman and Paul find when they return to the spot where they left the car?

3. Why does Norman not remain to fish with Neal?

4. How does Norman react to Neal's arrival a few days later?

5. What do Norman's wife and mother-in-law finally realize about Neal?

6. Who arrives to surprise Norman and Paul at the cabin?

7. Where do Norman and Paul escape from Norman's family problems a few days later?

8. Where do the two brothers go fishing?

9. Why does Norman's mother-in-law enlist Norman's help on Neal's behalf?

10. What is Norman's reaction to the phone call?

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